2003 xkr rear a-arm bushings? do these wear a lot?

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Mar 13, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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reason i am asking is that i went for inspection and the mechanic was able to move/rock the rear wheels a bit (fronts are tight). His guess was the rear a-arm lower bushings....both sides rock the same though so I dont know if they are both worn or if thats the way they are supposed to be??? If they do wear a lot and should be replaced, go with jag originals or are there better aftermarket bushings? I assume these are solid busings in the arm? or are they rubber? thanks for all responses.
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Mar 13, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Is it the bushings where the spindle attaches to the control arm or where the control arm attaches to the sub-frame? Either way, if it didn't knock or give me alignment/tire wear/handling problems I'd leave it alone.
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Mar 13, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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lower OUTER near the spindle it seems ... i jacked it up and took the tires off and (to me) i cant see any movement in this area but i do fel movement, more than one would expect, but i have no reference point...to me almost seems like the bearing nut needs to be tighter....
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Mar 13, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Are you certain it isn't play in the axle shaft bearings at the diff? The axles act as upper transverse links and it's common for there to be a little play there on Jags.
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Mar 13, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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My indy jag shop diagnosed that very same movement (12 & 6) on the rear as wheel bearings and installed a more robust aftermarket brand. It did correct that.
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Mar 14, 2012 | 07:37 AM
  #6  
what brand wheel bearings did you install?
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Mar 15, 2012 | 12:35 AM
  #7  
I think SKF, my invoice says QWB708 Wheel Bearing Kit, a google search turns up SKF as the manufacturer.
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